Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound

Genetic Predispositions and Health

Anglo-Francais De Petite Vénerie can be prone to from hip and elbow dysplasia, eye conditions such as cataracts, demodectic mange, ear infections, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA).

Personality and Behavior

The Anglo-Francais De Petite Vénerie is known for its friendliness, obedience, and sociability. These dogs are highly energetic, intelligent, and have a strong instinct to follow scents. They are hardworking when hunting but are also affectionate and gentle with their families. As pack animals, they get along well with other dogs, but their strong hunting instincts mean they may not be well-suited to households with small animals unless properly socialized from a young age. Without sufficient exercise, they can become bored, which can lead to destructive behavior. Mental stimulation is equally important for this breed, and they excel in activities such as tracking and search and rescue.

Scent Hound Lineage

A canine genetic lineage is a group of individuals or entire breeds that descended from common ancestors predating modern breed formation. Often these lineages are associated with a ‘type’ of dog with a unique historical working role and associated behaviors (e.g., herding, scent hunting, etc.).

Scent Hounds were historically used as hunting dogs. They were bred for their exceptional sense of smell, which is also a defining factor of this lineage of dogs. Scent hounds also have a distinctive bark which sounds more like a howl, this was developed to communicate with their hunters. Many breeds within this lineage were bred to work in groups, and have a strong pack mentality. Scent Hounds tend to have a stronger drive to follow their nose instinctually than their human counterpart. Scent hounds are also known for their endurance and stamina, these traits allow them to follow scents over long distances and for long periods of time.

Example breeds with ancestry from this lineage include Basset Hound, English Foxhound, and Dachshund.

Fun Facts

The Anglo-Francais hounds were recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1957, but have never been recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

References

https://wagwalking.com/breed/anglo-francais-de-petite-venerie

https://www.ukcdogs.com/anglo-francais-de-petite-venerie